Women in Science Program

for High School Students Who Will Be Going Into Their Senior Year

The Women in Science Program at Maimonides Medical Center is led by Donna-Marie Manasseh, MD, Director of the Maimonides Breast Cancer Program, and Dr. Rebecca Rhee, Chief of Colon and Rectal Surgery. The program provides a unique opportunity for qualified female applicants to intern in the hospital under the guidance of an assigned physician and experience life as a surgeon.

The internship will take place from Monday, July 5 to Tuesday, July 30, 2019. The participants will be involved in a wide array of scientific and medical experiences, including research, viewing a surgery, assisting at a medical office, and working with an assigned mentor. This experience will help the students understand what a career in medicine and science is all about. The program encourages high school students to work diligently in order to achieve their goal of becoming doctors and scientists in the future.

The program’s objective is to inspire young women by providing a hands-on learning experience, during which the students will

be assigned their own research projects, leading to a presentation upon completion of the program

assist surgeons in an outpatient setting, learning more about direct patient experience

join surgeons in the operating room to view firsthand the process of surgery and healing

use the simulation equipment to “operate” on a patient (Thursdays 9-10am)

join resident-led lectures and discussions

read and discuss articles written by female surgeons and about female surgeons

be paired with a mentor, who will provide one-on-one guidance to the students

The program’s curriculum will improve young women’s confidence in their abilities in the fields of medicine and science, and provide their first exposure to patient care, surgery, research, and medicine.

Only the most motivated students will be accepted to the program. The initial application process includes an essay and interview.

Requirements:

Students must identify as female.

Students must be entering their junior or senior year in high school in the Fall of 2019.

Essay quality will be a major factor in the admission to the program. It is strongly suggested that you proofread your essay for proper grammar prior to submission.

Application deadline is February 28, 2019. No applications for Summer 2019 will be accepted after this date. Please submit your applications in advance.